The Aurora Free Library proudly presents a full program of events each season at the Aurora Free Library and the Morgan Opera House. See all of our upcoming events in the list below.

For more information about programs and events at the Aurora Free Library, contact Sandra Groth, Librarian, at the library at (315) 364-8074.

Ongoing Events

Fiber Friends craft group meets weekly on Mondays at 4 PM.

Preschool Storytime is weekly on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM during the school year.

The Southern Cayuga Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at Opendore on 2978 Route 34B.

Preschool Storytime

Join Miss Sandy on Wednesdays at 9:30 am for some fun stories, songs, and other early literacy activities. Meet and play with young families.

Doors open at 9 AM.

Storytime is held in the Library – No registration is needed!

Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org with any questions.

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2026 Southern Cayuga Community Read

Join the community in reading James by Percival Everett and attending a small group discussion.

Our meeting will be held in conjunction with the Aurora and Hazard Libraries Southern Cayuga Book Club.

Other meetings will be held on February 5 at 11 AM in King Ferry (contact Elaine Myers at elaine.myers4@gmail.com), and at the United Ministry of Aurora Social Hall on February 12 at 4 PM. More locations and times will be announced soon at https://www.sccsannefranktree.org/community-programming.

Copies of the book are available at the Aurora Free Library and through the Finger Lakes Library System’s interlibrary loan.

» Interested in the Southern Cayuga Book Club? More information on our club and what we are reading in 2026 can be found here!

 

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Visit our library between 10 am — 2 pm for Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Cat Craft, Huggable Hats, Creative Coloring, and an Art Scavenger Hunt in the libary!

The book My Hugging Rules will be handed out—free!

Movie Night: The Princess Bride

Inconceivable! Its time for another Movie Night at the Morgan Opera House! Join us for a free viewing of the classic and highly quotable, The Princess Bride!

Make an evening of it, starting with an Italian Dinner at UMA, then pop across the street to finish your night with the movie.

Movie starts at 7 PM.


Also check out what movies are playing in March and April! All free!

 

Graphic Novel Book Club

For Ages 10-13, from 6-7 PM.

Our graphic novels will be:

The Moth Keeper—Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time?

The Tea Dragon Society—Follow the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons.

Discuss the books, create a 3D paper moth, have a tea tasting, and munch on snacks with friends!

Stop by the library to REGISTER and pick up a copy of the books!

Funded by the Rosen Library Fund

2026 Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Aurora Free Library Association will be on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Library and on Zoom. A short, regular business meeting of the Board will immediately follow the Annual Association Meeting.

Community members are encouraged to attend! Those wishing to attend on Zoom should contact aurorafreelibrarycny@gmail.com for the Zoom address.

  • Meet the Library Board
  • Review 2025
  • Hear about our 2026 goals
  • Association members* vote on election of trustees: Michele Belot, Jo Gunderson May, and Lars Peterson.

* Association members are those over the age of 18 who have an Aurora Free Library library card.

» Click here for more Board information and meeting materials.